It’s transition time for South Texas backyard farmers. It’s good to remove your tired plants that have finished their growing cycles, yet bare ground in the Summer can turn into … Read More
Crucial Watering Tips for South Texas Summer
Summer heat is here, and proper watering is crucial for good plant health! A dry, stressed plant loses young feeder roots and is the first to be attacked by insects. … Read More
Top 6 Must Do’s for June!
It’s time to transition our gardens as we leap into Summer! Enjoy the sound of water, summer breezes, & fun projects. Here’s our top tips for a beautiful outdoors! Check … Read More
Top 5 Must Do’s for August
August is the homestretch to that next great planting season…Fall! So, no surprise August is about getting ready for cooler days ahead while keeping everything hydrated and pretty. Check out … Read More
Weird and Wild Conversation Plants at Gill’s!
Are you looking for a conversation plant? Something out of the ordinary? Well check out these weird and wild plants to spark a conversation with all your plant friends! Dwarf … Read More
Possumhaw: No Flashy Blooms, but Oh My Gosh, What Pleasure This Tree Brings Me!
James and I have a small courtyard off our kitchen and master bath, thanks to an architect friend’s brilliant idea some 20 years ago. Once construction was complete, James laid … Read More
No Sun Needed for Instant Feel Good in the Garden!
As the spring equinox arrives, I’m wondering if Mr. Sunshine is ever coming back from his southern hemisphere vacation? Well, there’s no time to wait for the sun; I’m making … Read More
Two Steps To Cold Weather Preparedness
1. Water. Make sure all plants are watered thoroughly before a cold front blows in, especially a dry cold front. You will also have to water after the cold front, … Read More
August Garden Guide
Read: Organic Gardening Read: Comfort for Summer: Shade Cloth Watch: A Great Trick to Green Up Your Lawn & Garden! Read: Fall’s Around the Corner – it’s Garden Time! Watch: How … Read More
June Garden Guide
We all know how hard you’ve worked to have a beautiful landscape. Now how do you keep it thriving and surviving the summer heat? Check out our Top Tips for Summer … Read More